Verbascum, Southern Charm Hybrid

This elegant cottage garden favorite is perfect for perennial borders and cutting.

Burpee Exclusive

This Burpee introduction has become one of the most popular perennials in recent years. Full, well branched plants grow 2½-3' tall when situated in full sun. Flower spikes are covered with beautiful florets in shades of buff, lavender and soft rose. Primary bloom begins in June and is followed by a lighter bloom period that continues into September. Wonderful in fresh arrangements. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more bloom.

How to Sow

Set plants in poor to average, well-drained soil in full sun. Verbascums have deep taproots and are happiest if planted where they wont be disturbed.

How to Grow

Verbascum is drought-tolerant. Do not overfeed plants, as this will make them lanky. Cutting stalks back when flowering ends may help plants survive the upcoming winter, but its better to leave them in place to allow seeds to self-Sow. Propogate by division in spring or fall.

Harvesting

Plant drifts of verbascums in perennial beds and borders to add a vertical accent to plantings. Combine them with catmints and rudbeckia. These plants also attract hummingbirds and beneficial insects.